Jawz-on Charter Services 38'
Jawz-on Charter Services 38'
Looking for a premier trolling experience out of Waukegan? Step aboard the Jawzon, a 38' Tiara tournament boat rigged with the finest equipment available today. Whether you're chasing King Salmon or Lake Michigan trout, Captain Jim Stepp is your man. As a professional fisherman with over 30 tournament wins and four 'Boat of the Year' titles, Captain Jim brings his competitive edge to every private charter.
He doesn't just find the fish—he shows you exactly how he catches them. Book your trip today and experience a world-class day on the water!
Quick Notes for Your Trip:
Licensing: Everyone 16+ must have a valid local fishing license.
Essentials: Please bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and non-spray sunblock.
Refreshments: Moderate alcohol is welcome (please avoid glass bottles and hard liquor).
Looking for a premier trolling experience out of Waukegan? Step aboard the Jawzon, a 38' Tiara tournament boat rigged with the finest equipment available today. Whether you're chasing King Salmon or Lake Michigan trout, Captain Jim Stepp is your man. As a professional fisherman with over 30 tournament wins and four 'Boat of the Year' titles, Captain Jim brings his competitive edge to every private charter.
He doesn't just find the fish—he shows you exactly how he catches them. Book your trip today and experience a world-class day on the water!
Quick Notes for Your Trip:
Licensing: Everyone 16+ must have a valid local fishing license.
Essentials: Please bring a hat, sunglasses, bottled water, and non-spray sunblock.
Refreshments: Moderate alcohol is welcome (please avoid glass bottles and hard liquor).
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We had an outstanding trip with Jaws-On Charters on Lake Michigan! Captain Jim and our mate, Matt, were both fantastic—friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard from start to finish to keep us on fish. Our group of 2 adults and 3 teenagers had an absolute blast. We landed an impressive 12-pound coho salmon, along with lots of rainbow trout and brown trout, which kept the action going throughout the trip. Captain Jim and Matt were great at explaining what was happening, helping with the fish, and making sure everyone had a chance to reel one in. The boat was clean, well-equipped, and the entire experience was fun, relaxed, and memorable. Whether you’re an experienced angler or it’s your first time fishing Lake Michigan, we highly recommend Jaws-On Charters. We had an amazing time and will definitely be booking another trip with Captain Jim and Matt in the future!
i’m super glad you guys had a great time. It was fun meeting you. Hope to see you again. Thanks for coming.
Captain Jim gave us an outstanding fishing trip! From the moment we got on the boat, everything was relaxed, fun, and well organized. He knew exactly where to take us, and we ended up catching 10 fish throughout the trip! Jim was knowledgeable, patient, and made sure everyone had a great time, whether you were experienced or brand new to fishing. The laid-back atmosphere made the day even better, and everyone in our group left smiling. If you're looking for a fun, stress-free charter with a captain who knows how to put you on fish, I can't recommend Captain Jim enough. We'll definitely be booking another trip!
thank you very much. That is a awesome review.. you got a hell of a good bunch of friends there nice guys.. one of the best trips we’ve had all year. Thanks for coming. Hope to see you guys again soon..
This boat is better than any ship. The Captain and 1st Mate are NOT pirates, they are Ship Generals. With Integrity and Honor, they conduct themselves professionally. The point is to have fun. My party hit our limit in 1.5hrs. It was perfect timing. Top notch cleanliness. Myself and my buddies were allowed to grab the rods, set the hooks, reel in and even net the fish. CPT Jim is a trustworthy fishing captain. Safety is not neglected. My party understood how to return to dock in case of an emergency where Jim and Mike become casualties. The entire time was stress free and well planned. I highly recommend Jawzon.
lol you were definitely a bunch of pirates , it was very nice having the birthday boy on the boat hope to see you guys again.
The family and I had a wonderful time! The conditions weren't the best, which the captain let us know, and asked if we wanted to reschedule. We couldn't reschedule. We still caught 14 coho. My kids had the best time catching most of the fish. Captain Jim actually took us back to where we were catching fish when they stopped biting. The first mate that day was Dan, and he was wonderful helping the kids out when they needed it. He is actually the captain of another boat called the Kingfisher. By far, the best charter I've been on.
it’s always glad to hear that the kids had fun because I know having kids myself when they’re having fun. The whole team is hope to see you guys again thank you.
Could not have asked for a better fishing experience. Captain Jim and his First Mate Matt really know what they are doing and we caught several very large fish (koho, king, trout, steelhead). Book with Captain Jim you’re looking for a great experience and more fish than you can handle.
it was awesome having you and your father on the boat real nice guys hope to see you guys again
FAQs about Jawz-on Charter Services 38'
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hr Private Weekday 2 person (AM) (6 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6Hr Private Weekday 2 person (PM) (6 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (AM) (6 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - 6Hr Private Weekday 3 person (PM) (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 6 Hr Private 2 person A/M (6 hours)
- US $800 per group - 6 Hr Private 2 person P/M (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6Hr Private Weekday 4 person (AM) (6 hours)
- US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6Hr Private Weekday 4 person (PM) (6 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour private weekday 5 person A/M (6 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (AM) (6 hours)
- US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6Hr Private Weekend 4 person (PM) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Private Weekend 5 person P/M (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hr Private Weekday 6 person (AM) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group - 6 Hr Private Weekday 6 person (PM) (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6Hr Private 4 person AM (6 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - 6Hr Private 4 person PM (6 hours)
- US $950 per group - 6Hr Private Weekend 6 person (AM) (6 hours)
- US $950 per group - 6Hr Private Weekend 6 person (PM) (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hr Private 6 person AM (6 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 6 Hr Private 6 person PM (6 hours)
- Toilet It's a vacuum flush toilet
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed full couch
- Kitchen Yes If needed please ask
- Refrigerator
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (All fish are cleaned and bagged at no extra cost)
- First mate (Lots of years fishing in Lake Michigan under his belt)
- Offshore fishing (Usually we fish within 12 miles from port )
- Trolling
- Brown Trout
- Lake Trout
- Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
- Salmon (Chinook)
- Salmon (Coho)
Your captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Capt. Jim is a tournament champion 4-time boat of the year he has won the the Kenosha classic the Salmon a Rama super sweepstakes, salmon unlimited Wisconsin open twice also he won the salmon unlimited Illinois open he also won the pass the passion tournament out of Waukegan which was the biggest paying tournament Waukegan has ever held Captian Jim knows how to catch big fish and lots of them
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Capt. Jim is a tournament champion 4-time boat of the year he has won the the Kenosha classic the Salmon a Rama super sweepstakes, salmon unlimited Wisconsin open twice also he won the salmon unlimited Illinois open he also won the pass the passion tournament out of Waukegan which was the biggest paying tournament Waukegan has ever held Captian Jim knows how to catch big fish and lots of them
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Waukegan right now
Brown Trout
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Rainbow Trout (Steelhead)
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